The couple, currently on their joint On The Run world tour, is said to be taking counselling sessions on the internet via video-chat programme Skype, to keep their relationship going strong, reports contactmusic.com.

"It might sound drastic but in America especially, counselling is fairly standard procedure," said a source.

"They have known their therapist for a long time and try to have weekly sessions just to keep communication open and make sure there are no misunderstandings," the source added.

The two got married in 2008 and have a two-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.